Taxidermy of Safari #1

[fishing4sanity]

I know these aren't OYOA style, but this past year (Feb 27 - March 6) my brother and I hunted in South Africa with Kido Safaris and yesterday the taxidermist delivered the animals. It was very different from western big game hunting, but a great experience and a great hunt. I was happy getting the mounts back in less than a year and very happy with how they turned out.

 

[fishing4sanity]

The rest of the mounts.

 

[glass eye]

Great looking mounts.

 

[genesis273]

Those are some absolutely beautiful mounts!

 

[Kaitum]

Wow, those look incredible.

 

[deer_shooter]

Great looking trophies!

 

[havgunwilltravel]

Congrats on a great safari.

I have seen dozens of mounts of african animals that i consider sub standard work, both done locally in south africa and also done in the hunters country of residence. But i have to admit your animals have been done superbly and are a credit to the taxidermist. Well finished mounts and an excellent addition to the trophy room.

 

[1_pointer]

Those look awesome! Great trip to share with your brother! Well done.

 

[skimerhorn]

Really nice. Congrats

 

[michsteelguy]

Those mounts look absolutely terrific! What a trophy room as well..... thanks for sharing.

 

[WestT]

Wicked Awesome!!!!!

 

[kansasdad]

Wow, that's a lot of grass seed and onions!

P.S. .......I see what you did there with your thread title. It is a welcome affliction this thing called safari.

 

[Art Vandeley]

Those look fantastic, thanks for posting.

 

[Big Sky]

That is a some really nice taxidermy. Having been to South Africa I was able to see those nyala up close and personal. I always thought the only way to do them justice is a life size mount because they are just beautiful animals head to toe. So I commend you for choosing to mount yours that way. Excellent all the way around.

 

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Wow, incredible collection. I keep scrolling through looking at individual mounts that I want to comment on, but truthfully they're all stunning. The pedastal on the zebra works fantastic. Is it hide off the same animal?

I don't care what you paid that taxidermist, it was worth it. They're an artist.

 

[MT_elk]

Wow, what a great collection of animals!

 

[Nameless Range]

Beautiful mounts. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Festus]

Outstanding collection! Congrats!
Truly awesome looking taxi work!

 

[fishing4sanity]

kansasdad, they always say you'll be planning safari #2 before your return flight touches down. I was hoping to go back before we left Africa, it can be addicting.

Big Sky, did you hunt nyalas while you were there? I had not planned on any life-size mounts, but as you stated, after watching nyalas I decided they just had too much 'cool' factor for a shoulder mount.

Randy11, the zebra mount was something I planned before going over there and they did use skin from my zebra for the inserts. I'm very happy with the taxidermy work. I lacked the self-restraint to stay with the original plan once I got to Africa and so the taxidermy bill reflected that, luckily my wife is taking the whole thing in stride. Her only stipulation so far has been, if I go back she insists on going too.

 

[L. I. Yankee]

Very nice.....